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White Rabbit Golden Sour Ale

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The most approachable beer of the sour range and the only one packaged in cans. A light malt base keeps it pale and slim, the souring stays measured, and hops picked for citrus and stone fruit are layered over the acidity rather than under it. Grapefruit and apricot on the nose, a crisp and zesty middle, and a short clean finish without any of the barrel character that marks the red beers.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusysourclean
citrusy
sour
clean
fruity
peach
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct grapefruit and apricot notes, layered over a measured citrus character.
also:orange
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Rabbit Golden Sour Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. Fine carbonation creates a delicate, persistent head with clean lacing that clings to the glass. The beer presents a light, inviting appearance typical of the style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct grapefruit and apricot notes, layered over a measured citrus character. Stone fruit aromatics—particularly peach and orange—emerge from late-addition noble hops without overwhelming the subtle acidity. Malt remains restrained and pale, allowing hop-derived fruitiness to dominate.

grapefruitstone fruitcitrus-forwardapricot and peach

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and zesty, with bright acidity balancing a light malt foundation. Mid-palate delivers a clean tartness and fruity expression; the measured sourness sits atop rather than beneath the hop character, creating harmony between acid and citrus. Bitterness is restrained at 17 IBU, allowing drinkability to remain high.

tart aciditycitrus biteclean finishlight malt body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and refreshing, with no lingering barrel character or oak influence. Acidity fades cleanly, leaving only a bright, dry aftertaste that invites another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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